Schaeffer's 219 or 274?

[Shelby_Griggs]

I have followed BITOG for a decade plus, may have even posted in the past. I don't have a big operation BUT have switched all oils on my work truck (a 2001 Dodge Ram, one owner, 25 years old in September, 344K miles) to Schaeffer's products over time. I also pull a couple of trailers occasionally. I am looking to now switch grease, the last area I haven't converted over to Schaeffer's. I need something hopefully suitable for all the suspension joints, u joints and the two trailer hubs both of which are Dexter axles. I have a lot of fittings on this Dodge now since I have upgraded almost all factory parts as well as the u joints.

I have in the past been using Mobile One Synthethic grease, BUT as I have found and as evidenced by a lot of others here it bleeds oil out bad, so done with that. The shop that did a ton of front end work this last winter put Valvoline Multi Vehicle Moly in the ball joints and all the front-end parts, tie rod, etc. I could continue with that too. Trailer hubs I pull and clean, so those will be clean start, all the other grease points will be a switch in place so compatible with a lithium base which the aluminum base Schaeffer's would be.

I have read a ton here, BUT the 219 I think is newer than a lot of older threads where 274 was recommended. Also, I have read a ton on here about moly vs non moly for wheel bearings and needle bearings, so there is that discussion too if worth discussing.

I think I have narrowed the suitable Schaeffer's grease choices to 219 or 274 but honestly am unclear which might be best. If I am reading chatter here correctly back a number of years, the 219 is the newest product and maybe has the latest technology?

Let the comments begin

 

[JHZR2]

274 for suspension. 219 is newer tech and great too, but my impression is that 274 is more effective for suspension parts. 219 for lots of other uses.

I run 274 in my 1996 CTDs.

 

[facility1]

though both are real good greases,myself perfer the #274,,hard decision,and either grease will work fine on roller bearings too.

 

[RDMgr]

If you're looking to consolidate to one grease, compare the PDSs. The molybdenum disulfide in the 274 may be beneficial to applications involving sliding contact and not beneficial (maybe even detrimental) to rolling element bearings. Comparing Four Ball EP Weld Points and Load Wear Indices and Four Ball Wear Average Scar Diameters should give you some direction. Also look at the SDSs.

 

[Creekside]

I am using 219 in every application you list and many more. As far as a "universal" grease I believe it's about as good as it gets. Just greased all of our hay equipment a couple hours ago with it. I have many many electric motors using it as well.

 

[Shelby_Griggs]

Decision has been made; 219 it is for all my greasing needs. Thanks for all the responses.

 

[GI_GRIFF]

I have followed BITOG for a decade plus, may have even posted in the past. I don't have a big operation BUT have switched all oils on my work truck (a 2001 Dodge Ram, one owner, 25 years old in September, 344K miles) to Schaeffer's products over time. I also pull a couple of trailers occasionally. I am looking to now switch grease, the last area I haven't converted over to Schaeffer's. I need something hopefully suitable for all the suspension joints, u joints and the two trailer hubs both of which are Dexter axles. I have a lot of fittings on this Dodge now since I have upgraded almost all factory parts as well as the u joints.

I have in the past been using Mobile One Synthethic grease, BUT as I have found and as evidenced by a lot of others here it bleeds oil out bad, so done with that. The shop that did a ton of front end work this last winter put Valvoline Multi Vehicle Moly in the ball joints and all the front-end parts, tie rod, etc. I could continue with that too. Trailer hubs I pull and clean, so those will be clean start, all the other grease points will be a switch in place so compatible with a lithium base which the aluminum base Schaeffer's would be.

I have read a ton here, BUT the 219 I think is newer than a lot of older threads where 274 was recommended. Also, I have read a ton on here about moly vs non moly for wheel bearings and needle bearings, so there is that discussion too if worth discussing.

I think I have narrowed the suitable Schaeffer's grease choices to 219 or 274 but honestly am unclear which might be best. If I am reading chatter here correctly back a number of years, the 219 is the newest product and maybe has the latest technology?

Let the comments begin

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Schaeffer 274 is a great synthetic blend you can use year-round. I used to own and run my own tractor trailer semi-trucks for 38 years, I am retired now, but the Schaeffer 274 is great grease. Another really good one, if they still make it, was Mobil CMP, you will need to switch that in the winter to a lighter grease, where the 274 Schaeffer, that is not necessary.